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GFB seeks volunteers for Ag Technology Committee

The year 1954 marked the first time there were more tractors than mules on Georgia farms, and in the 70+ years since, advancements in technology have shown up in all sectors of agriculture. From soil moisture monitoring to GPS-guided machinery to robotic dairy milking machines, the technological developments to enhance farm efficiency and even viability are nothing short of astounding.

With modern tools and practices, though, come new challenges. Farmers in recent years have encountered hurdles to things like performing their own repairs on farm equipment, computer software licensing and warranty issues related to technological developments.

To help farmers overcome these challenges and others to make full use of the latest technology, Georgia Farm Bureau has established the Agricultural Technology Committee, a special-issue body intended to address needs highlighted through the organization’s grassroots policy development process.

The committee will be working on identifying policy and advocacy priorities surrounding agricultural technology. The committee is open to any GFB member to apply. If you have interest and expertise in ag. technology, please consider applying to serve on the committee. The deadline for applications has been extended to Jan. 31. Go to https://gfb.ag/GFBAgTechCmte to apply for a seat on the committee.

Please contact Raynor Churchwell at rdchurchwell@gfb.org for more information.

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